Police: Father brought toddler along when he tried to hire prostitute

An Orlando man who police say brought his 3-year-old daughter with him when he went looking for a prositute was arrested Friday during a sting in Daytona Beach.

Jamie Esposito, 27, approached an undercover Daytona Beach police officer who was pretending to be a prostitute on Ridgewood Avenue, a report shows. His toddler was strapped into a car seat in the back of his maroon 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, the report states.

"I know you're in a hurry with your baby. Name it," the officer said as they discussed price.

Esposito, who lives in College Park, suggested $20, according to the report. The officer offered to let his daughter watch TV while she performed a sex act on him.

Esposito was arrested about 2 a.m. on charges of solicitation to commit prostitution and child neglect. He was being held late Saturday at the Volusia County Branch Jail. Bail was set at $1,500.

The sport utility vehicle was impounded, and the girl was released to the custody of her grandfather.